One of my favorite cooking vessels is a nice, heavy-duty stock pot. It’s convenient to make your whole meal in one pot – it saves time, and of course, dishes.
This chili is a great one-pot recipe, and it’s delicious. The ancho, guajillo and pasilla chiles, along with the cubed beef chuck, short rib and brisket impart several layers of flavors and textures.

I was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Europe every summer as a child, so I have a deep, nostalgic attachment and respect for classically prepared French dishes. I recently made this Beef Bourguignon recipe for my family as well as for the team here at Ocean Prime Orlando, so I wanted to share it.

Grilling is a wonderful American pastime. Who doesn’t love to prepare and enjoy a casual summer meal with friends and family in your own backyard? Grilling is simple, but there are a few secrets to doing it right. I’ve put together a few tips and tricks, as well as some common pitfalls to avoid that should help take your grill skills to the next level.

Mezcal is a tequila-like, smoky flavored Mexican spirit made from agave plant. This cocktail combines mezcal and silver tequila in an elevated margarita-style libation. The fresh basil and jalapeño impart a complex and exotic flavor, making uniquely provocative and refreshing.

This is the perfect cocktail for patio sipping in the springtime. The fresh cucumber, lime and cilantro combine to make the Cucumber Smash unique and refreshing while the jalapeno-infused agave nectar balances out the flavors with a sweet and spicy kick.

When the new year rolls around, we all start thinking about eating a little bit lighter and healthier. It’s important to not just cut out the fat and calories, but to make sure you’re also putting wholesome and good-for-you foods in your body. Here are just a few tips to keep your diet healthy and delicious.

Winter is the time of year for warm and flavorful meals, and it’s important to choose the appropriate wine to compliment the richness of comfort food. There is no definitive rule about which wines you should drink in the wintertime, but I enjoy a hearty, full-bodied red during the colder months.

As you probably know, the popularity of Pinot Noir has really exploded in the last several years. But what a lot of people don’t know is how much fun it can be to explore how differently this grape behaves depending on where it’s grown. A French Burgundy may taste quite different than a Pinot Noir produced in California, which may also taste unlike one from Oregon.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to showcase the versatility of Pinot Noir. It goes well with all the flavors of the day—turkey, stuffing, cranberries—you name it. I recommend purchasing a bottle or two from each region (depending on how many guests you’re serving) and taking advantage of the holiday to sample each one. You could try a Louis Jadot Burgundy from France and a Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley or Santa Lucia Highlands in California or one from Oregon.

One thing I love about Ocean Prime is that at each of our locations, you’ll find slight variations to our menus that include local items and offerings tailored to suit the palates of our guests in each city.

Fall is upon us, and with the change of season comes much excitement for those of us in the hospitality industry. Along with shorter, more hectic days, fall is an exciting time with cooler temps, football season and orchard trips.

You may have noticed varying shades of pink wine appearing more frequently on bar tops and dining tables recently. In the past few years, rosé has come into its own and is swiftly becoming chic and fashionable. Although its popularity is rapidly expanding, rosé is still a mystery to some – so I thought I’d answer a few common questions I’ve been hearing about rosé.

Summer cookouts have a tendency to feature the same traditional side items year after year. While I do love the classics, it’s nice to take a simple summer barbecue side and make it a little more elegant. This salad is delicious, refreshing and easy to prepare ahead of time.

If you’re looking for something chilled and refreshing for some lazy patio sipping, you’re in luck. This cocktail is a delicious take on the Moscow Mule with spring flavors of fresh strawberries and rhubarb bitters.

Grilling season is officially upon us. While I love a great grilled piece of meat as much as the next guy (maybe more), one of my favorite grill recipes is this wonderfully flavorful concoction of grilled vegetables and crusty garlic bread.